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Anthony Joshua's Driver Faces Charges in Fatal Nigeria Crash

A tragic accident involving heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua's vehicle results in the deaths of two team members and charges against the driver.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Anthony Joshua's Driver Faces Charges in Fatal Nigeria Crash
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In brief

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver for Anthony Joshua, has been charged in connection with a crash in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of the boxer's personal trainer and strength coach. The incident occurred when their vehicle collided with a stationary truck, injuring Joshua, who has since been discharged from the hospital. Prosecutors have cited multiple charges, including causing death by dangerous driving.

Anthony Joshua's driver has been charged after a crash in Nigeria injured the boxer and killed two of his team members, police have said.

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged at the Sagamu Magistrate Court on Friday. Police sources told the BBC the charges included causing death by dangerous driving.

Joshua's personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, died on Monday after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a stationary truck on a highway in Ogun State, near Lagos.

The former heavyweight champion was taken to hospital with injuries after the crash and was discharged on Wednesday.

Prosecutors brought four charges against Mr Kayode - causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and driving without a valid driver's licence, a police source told the BBC.

The case has been adjourned until 20 January.

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